Persian Isfahan Silk Base Rug - 6.07x3.95

Persian Isfahan Silk Base Rug - 6.07x3.95Isfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 1629), and had the most beautiful palaces, mosques and libraries. Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time. Rare and precious carpets from this period are now kept in museums all over the world. Very fine well knotted carpets are still being made in Isfahan today. The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also

There was production of Persian carpet at Royal workshops in the 17th and early 18th century

It has a central medallion shape and the yellow colours appear in many places creating much elegance style and continuity

being dynamic

and there are 240 to 550 knots to each square inch in a silk one

This delightful carpet is made form wool and comes form the city of Tabriz

the luxurious silk and wool rugs of Qom are known for their high quality and are  regarded among the most expensive in the world

The warp and weft threads of the Shiraz carpets are either wool or goat’s hair

Heriz carpets

Peter Faeghi has shared this lineage with thousands of Australians

The patterns can consist of a centrally placed medallion surrounded by arabesques

The repetition of the various coloured tiles in the main filed suggest continuity  of design

It is made of silk and is from the city of Qum